A suspected police impersonator is in custody after detectives swiftly responded to a distress call at L’Arc Casino within Yaya Centre in Kilimani, leading to the recovery of a firearm, 100 rounds of ammunition, and several police-related items.
The suspect, identified as Philemon Kiplangat Chepkwony, was arrested inside a black motor vehicle, registration number KCJ 468Z.
A search conducted during the arrest led to the recovery of a CZ 75 SP-01 pistol, an empty 9mm magazine, a pair of handcuffs, a fake Certificate of Appointment (COA) identifying him as a Police Constable, and a fake firearm certificate.
Upon interrogation, the suspect led officers to his rented house in Waluku Village, Dagoretti North, where detectives recovered 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition packed in two boxes, each containing 50 rounds.
The suspect is currently being processed pending arraignment as detectives intensify investigations to establish the source of the recovered firearm and ammunition and determine the full extent of his alleged impersonation activities.
Meanwhile, the recovered firearm, ammunition, police-related items, and the impounded motor vehicle have been secured as exhibits.
